horripilation

  • 131pimple — n 1. pustule, papule, papilla, boil, blain, furuncle, furunculus, carbuncle, pock, wen, whelk, Ophthalm. sty or stye, Rare. bleb, Archaic. botch; eruption, inflammation, rising, lump, bump, wheal, hive, blind pimple, ingrown hair; blemish, mark,… …

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  • 132goose bumps — goose′ bumps n. pl. a bristling of the hair on the skin, as from cold or fear; horripilation Also called goose flesh, goose pimples. • Etymology: 1930–35; amer …

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